• Welcome by the tour guide upon your arrival at the airport, and transfer by private car to the hotel
• Free to explore the city
• Welcome dinner with our host
• Overnight in hotel

Begin the journey by unraveling the glorious history of the Capital of Thailand with its highlights:

• The Grand Royal Palace complex which includes the Royal Palace and the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew (known for the Statue of the Emerald Buddha)
• Wat Pho, a giant house of the lying Buddha
• A boat trip through the lively and bustling interior canals by traditional long tail boat
• Wat Paknam, is a hidden museum with white stupa exhibition
• Beautiful part of the Khlong with a mix of old wooden houses and new modern mansion
• Orchid and fruit farm
• Overnight in hotel

Bangkok - Kanchanaburi: 240 km - 4h

Immerse yourself in the colourful atmosphere of the lively railway and floating markets:

• Get up-close to the Maeklong Railway Market also known as “life-risking” market where exciting and magical scene happens, vendors disappear in a blink of an eye at each train whistle signaling the arrival of a train
• Learn the idea of a traditional market setting at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, the best known floating market of Thailand which is featured in the James Bond movie and more recently “Bangkok dangerous” with Nicolas Cage. Watch the bustling activity on the crowded canals where boats loaded with, fresh exotic tropical fruits and Thai’s noodles, are packed up
• Keep travelling to the southwest to reach Kanchanaburi and get ready to experience its significances:
  • Visit the World War II memorial including the Jeath War Museum
  • Lunch is served at a floating restaurant next to the River Kwai Bridge
  • Get on a train ride along the railway to enjoy the beautiful river view for around 30 minutes
• Overnight in hotel

Kanchanaburi - Ayutthaya: 260 km - 4h

Enjoy breakfast before departing for Erawan Waterfall

In the afternoon, after having lunch, continue to Ayutthaya

Overnight in hotel

Ayutthaya - Bang Pa-In - Bangkok - Fly - Chiang Rai: 3h

Roam the remaining temple and palace of this ancient Thai capital. Hop on a charming Kermit tuk tuk, a unique mode of transport found only in Ayutthaya and Trang

• Take in the impressive sights of Wat Yai Chaimongkol and Wat Mahathat, where a Buddha face mysteriously emerges from a tree
• Stroll through a local market

Arrive at Bang Pa-In where we will visit the Summer Palace, built in the Ayutthaya period. It is the king's favorite summer palace

Transfer to Bangkok for the flight to Chiang Rai

Overnight in Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai, a delightful city with its relaxed atmosphere and stunning local food:

• Discover the local products in the local market
• World famous Wat Phra Kaew where the Emerald Buddha image was once enshrined
• Wat Phra Sing where one of Thailand’s most beautiful Buddha images is now enshrined
• Baan Dam (Blackhouse), the unique creation of national artist, Thawan Duchanee: part art studio, part museum, part home, Baan Dam is an eclectic mix of traditional northern Thai buildings interspersed with some outlandish modern designs
• Cruise on Mae Kok river from Chiang Rai to Karen village
• Return to Chiang Rai
• Overnight in hotel

Chiang Rai - Chiang Saen: 85 km - 1h30

Road to northern Thailand, a beautiful wooded and mountainous region. Take a drive to the Mae Salong

• Hike up and down the green hills, covered with tea plantations
• Taste the delicious tea produced by one of the many plantations of the region
• Stroll through villages of ethnic minorities: the village Akah of Loyo, and the village Lisu of Ban Hanygo
• Visit the Mae Fah Luang botanical garden
• Have lunch at a local restaurant in the Golden Triangle
• Cruise along the Mekong river to witness the lively assembling of 3 countries at the Golden Triangle
• Overnight in hotel

Chiang Saen - Thaton - Chiang Mai: 320 km - 6h

• After having breakfast, heading to Chiang Mai
• Visit the village of Patai to meet the Padong Karen tribe, famous for its “giraffe” women
• Discover a traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy
• Walk through the labyrinth of underground galleries in Chiang Dao
• Overnight in hotel

Savour the fresh air and greenery of Chiang Mai, is a place where past and the present seamlessly merge with modern buildings standing side by side with venerable temples and just one stone’s throw away from downtown leads to a densely rainforested countryside interspersed with waterfalls. Venture into the old town of Chiang Mai with stunning ancient architecture:

• Visit most beautiful temples: Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phan Tao, Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Tha Doi Suthep
• Climb up the Doi Suthep hill to visit the most sacred temple in northern Thailand – the Wat Phra Tha Doi Suthep
• Stroll along narrow streets lined with traditional houses
• Walk through the central market of Warorot
• Overnight in hotel

Chiang Mai - Cooking Class - Mae Ping River Cruise - Train - Bangkok

Discover Thai cuisine with a cooking class where you will learn to prepare delicious Thai dishes

In the afternoon, enjoy a 2-hour boat trip along the Mae Ping River. This is a great way to spend the afternoon. You will be able to observe the landscape along the river, including numerous traditional teak houses and lush greenery along the banks

Transfer by night train in first class cabin to Bangkok. Overnight on train

Bangkok - Fly - Trat - Boat - Koh Chang Island

• Arrive in Bangkok in the morning around 7-8 a.m. Welcome and transfer to Bangkok Airport for your noon flight to Trat Airport
• Upon arrival in Trat, you will be met and transferred to the pier, where you will take the ferry to Koh Chang Island
• Overnight in hotel

Free time to enjoy and relaxing on the beach

Overnight in hotel

Koh Chang Island - Boat - Trat - Fly - Bangkok

• After breakfast, meet and transfer to the ferry at Trat airport for your flight to Bangkok and then your return flight